Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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20 T II K PA LESTRA Jfrrshntan WE began this, our initial year of College life, with the full determination that we were to set a pace that every succeeding Freshman Class would find it difficult to maintain. And in this we have succeeded. As the Sophomores have well noted to their intense chagrin we have, by sheer pluck and endurance, established our name. On the gridiron and diamond. in the class room and on the platform the banner of the Class of ‘19 has ever floated aloft, and every effort of the members of our band has been crowned with success. With one exception vc have remained intact throughout the whole year. Ray Oulette was the deserter who left our present company to take up his abode in the wilds of Detroit. However, his place was immediately taken by Baillargeon, who came to us from St. Martins, Lacey. “Babe” McAtcer has at times been called the “sleeping beauty,” but any one who knows the ardent love he has for Greek and Latin will never believe that “Babe” sleeps. We shall never lack news as long as “Babe” carries a copy of the “Wireless.” His scatmate is none other than the incomparable Billy Long. Every one knows Billy. If you don't just step out on the campus and watch him marshalling his team in the Not n League. Believe me, as Cicero says, Billy is some pitcher. And he is more than that, he is an orator, a poet, and a politician. Speaking of pitchers, have you ever seen Fred Schram in action? He is not always in action, so you must watch your chance. It is surely a fine sight to see him in the box. O, come and see. We almost forgot to say that Jimmie McIntyre is with us. Yes, sir, the great Jimmie who plays on the Baseball team, who plays a corner in the orchestra, who plays in Class and elsewhere. Now it would not be right to expose Jimmie’s abilities in the social sphere, so we shall pass on. Here comes Gerald Morris, who is the Class soothsayer, prophet and whatnot. Gerald

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SEATTLE CO I, LEGE ANNUAL 19 Jan. 25. Feb. 3. Feb. 17. Mar. 12. Mar. 15. Mar. 22. April 19. May 9. May 17. May 27. Mid-Year Exams. Results—(deleted by Censor). Sophomore Class gathers at Hannan’s home to sing, eat his sandwiches, and give the family a rare treat of having their boy home for an entire evening. All the members hand in their Latin Composition to Father Durgan. The Freshmen can’t seem to profit by our example, much to the disapproval of the aforesaid Father Durgan. One of our members leaves school, having found the idea that he had chased after, and having captured the elusive Dame Knowledge. Coghlan joins the circle of select mathematicians by answering a question in Analytics this morning. One-third of the class absent today. We hear that they attended the Orpheum in a body. Class decides on having class-pins made. Treasurer visits the leading jewelers and procures bids for same. Easter Holidays. Two-thirds of our number go camping at a little place called Franklin. Fine time reported. Elocution Contest. The writer listened to some, and managed to sit through the entire act. “Virtus in arduis” is a good motto. We arc all studying hard, even Neilan. Sophomore Class Picnic was held today. A very enjoyable time was had at the expense of no one. The members indulged in swimming and croquet. To conclude, we wish to make it understood that though our class is not the largest in the College, it is easily the foremost when there is a question of intellects. It also leads in all school activities and we hope sincerely that our successors may learn to imitate us in physical and mental achievements, where we have reigned supreme.

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SKATTLK COLLKGK A XX CAL 21 argues all the time and seems to think he is right but to no avail. Tom Rattigan will never stand for his proofs. Gerald has peculiar views of the value of Greek,—some one said that they were similar to those held by one “Babe” McAtccr. But to return to Tom Rattigan. Tom is President of the Agathon Fraternity, a mysterious secret society which has quarters on the second floor of the Administration Building. It is the only Fiat of its kind west of the Mississippi. Its paraphernalia consists of—well, all we shall say is that the Pilgrim’s Progress and Aesop’s Fables are to be found in the Library. Well, as we were saying, Tom is responsible for it all. But moreover he is Business -Manager of the Palestra. The other business head of the Year Book is a member of Freshmen, Maurice Sullivan, Maurice has just invested in a new pair of glasses, and is trying to look intellectual. 'Flic aforesaid glasses do help, we have noticed. Another member of the clan of Sullivan who dwells in our midst is Leo, the class president. Leo is a pedestrian, Leo is large of brain and body, and genial of soul—and thus has endeared himself to all. Let the Class of ’19 march on to victory. We yield to none and always try to lead in whatever is taking place. And now, dear reader, farewell. I THE DAYS OF MAN I struck the steel upon the flint And nothingness soon claimed the glint; I struck a match upon the wall, It flashed and vanished—that was all. And so it seems with men and mice, All vanish hence but in a trice— However neat this simile. It doesn’t work by electricity. Robert J. Neilan, ’18.